Shop in town for Yellow Friday and Small Business Saturday

For a pleasant alternative to typical post-Thanksgiving shopping, how about Yellow Friday and Small Business Saturday in Yellow Springs where locally-owned shop owners are ready to help you make your very special purchases. An easily walk-able downtown where you can find 65 shops and galleries inviting you to Shop Small-Buy Big-Give Unique.

Hand-made pottery from local artisans, a wide variety of books and beautiful handcrafted jewelry are just a few of the special gift items you can find in Yellow Springs. In addition, there are two toy stores and a bike shop with gifts for kids of all ages, a glass studio with stained and art glass and collectible glass ornaments, and several shops with affordable imported goods from around the world. Several shops with women’s clothing and accessories round out a truly unique shopping experience.

Special events include carriage rides on Friday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm starting at Ye Olde Trail Tavern, free with a food donation to the local food pantry. Stop by Dino’s Cappuccinos for a pumpkin spice latte and a limited edition t-shirt from Basho being printed on site from 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Then hit the Emporium for wine tasting and the music of Gary Arnold at 6:30.

Miami Valley Pottery’s Annual Holiday Kiln Opening Sale starts this Friday and lasts through Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and with the same times the following week. The show this year is titled “The Stained Glass Show” and features an eclectic collection of platters using stained glass as decoration. A short drive from downtown at 145 Hyde Rd. , you can stop by No Common Scents on the south end of town for all of your holiday spices, herbs and fragrances.

For a true taste of the holidays, Young’s opens their Choose and Cut Tree Farm on Friday and it runs daily through December 17 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Remember Yellow Springs throughout the holiday season as a place for incomparable gifts, a warm atmosphere and great holiday parties. For more information, please contact the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce at 937-767-2686 or visit www.yellowspringsohio.org.